Glass Half Full expands with new facility, French Quarter partnership
Glass Half Full, a New Orleans-based glass recycling company founded in 2020 by two Tulane University alumni, is expanding with a new recycling facility in Chalmette, Louisiana, and a partnership […]
Glass recycling program launches in French Quarter

WDSU: The FQMD says it is partnering with Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Glass Half Full. FQMD will cover one month of free recycling services, including waived onboarding and service fees. […]
Can French Quarter bars start recycling their many empty bottles? A new program will help.
NOLA.com: A pilot program to expand glass recycling to French Quarter bars and restaurants could help divert thousands of pounds of bottles and cans from the landfill — and bring some […]
New effort aims to restore Armstrong Park and protect Tremé’s cultural legacy
WDSU: The announcement comes after the City Council voted to approve a five‑year Cooperative Endeavor Agreement in 2024 with the Save Our Soul Coalition. To read the full article, click […]
Mardi Gras Bead recycling initiative aims to protect New Orleans’ storm drains

WDSU News: Local organizations are kicking off their Mardi Gras bead recycle initiative. When the party is over, it may be tempting to put them on the ground, but the […]
French Quarter Expands Mardi Gras Bead Recycling

New Orleans City Business: FQMD announced it will provide free bead recycling services to 16 French Quarter hotels during the 2026 Mardi Gras season. The program, now in its third […]